The Hit List – Holiday shopping + playing in Milwaukee

It’s that time of year again – the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. What to do, where to go, what to get?

If you’re in my hood, the mighty fine city of Milwaukee, I’ve got suggestions for you! Here are some things to do and stuff to buy:

For the chocolate lover in your life: Indulgence. This is seriously the best damn chocolate, EVER.

For the movie lover in your life: a gift certificate to iPic Theaters. I used to hate going to the movies because the seats always hurt my back. But iPic has big, comfy recliners in the VIP section. Plus booze. And a waiter. Come on now – what’s not to love?

For the foodie in your life: cooking classes at Sur la Table or dinner at Wolf Peach. I’ve been taking classes at Sur La Table for a while now and they are FUN. Hey, it’s how I made that Yule Log pictured below. Cooking classes make a great gift! If your foodie friend prefers to have dinner cooked for ’em, then a gift certificate to my favorite haunt, Wolf Peach, will set them up nicely.

For cool one-of-a-kind gifts: The Wax Wing is the place to go. You’ll find a big assortment of local crafts and handmade swag. The soy candles are so boss!

For the stressed out person in your life: a gift certificate for Neroli Spa will be mucho appreciated. (I highly recommend getting a massage from Jay at the Bayshore location – he’s my guy!)

For the crystal lover in your life: look no further than Free Spirit Crystals. This is the best place for all things crystals. Owner Diane Bloom has a mind like an encyclopedia for crystal healing! I think crystals make great gifts!

For the yoga lover in your life: with three locations and a roster full of top notch teachers, Yoga One is the hottest yoga joint in town. Buy a few classes for that yogi on your list. (Or get in there yourself! Meg and Kimberly are my faves.)

Cooking the holiday meal? Get great deals at Metro Market in Shorewood. I’m a wee bit obsessed with Metro Market. It’s huge, the selection is abundant, the butchers are outstanding, and the organic section is cheaper than the other competing stores. Oh and the wine section: great deals and a nice selection. You can’t beat these guys!